On Friday the
Knicks announced the names of five prospects who will be working out at the
team facility on Monday. We've
recently discussed Kansas center Jeff Withey—a potential first-round pick
for the Knicks—but the other parties are just as likely to end up with New
York, particularly if general manager Glen Grunwald can purchase a second-round
pick.

Here are the
participants:

• Lorenzo Brown,
Guard, 6-5, 186, North Carolina State, Senior—A big point guard who averaged
7.2 assists per game last season, Brown isn't considered an elite athlete.
Brown also is an average shooter at best, which is why he's seen as purely a
point guard despite his impressive size.

• Myck Kabongo,
Guard, 6-1, 180, Texas, Sophomore—After sitting out for most of the season
because of NCAA sanctions, Kabongo's draft prospects have taken a hit. Whereas
he was once seen as a potential lottery pick, he's now looking at the second
round, but that could be good for the Knicks who would like to purchase a cheap
pick to select someone with as much upside as Kabongo.

• Allen Crabbe,
Guard, 6-6, 210, California, Junior—An excellent shooter who can hit from
mid-range and deep, Crabbe is not an exceptional athlete but he does defend and
rebound well. Odds are the Knicks won't have a chance to draft Crabbe, who is
expected to be a mid first-round pick.

• Jeff
Withey, Center, 7-0, 235, Kansas, Senior—If the Nets pass on Withey with
the 22nd overall selection the Knicks could take the plunge at No.
24. Withey is the draft's best shot blocker and would fit nicely as Tyson
Chandler's backup.

• Mike Muscala,
Center, 6-11, 239, Bucknell, Senior—Although he provides more value in the
second round, there's an outside chance the Knicks could select Muscala in the
first. He can pretty much do it all (score, rebound, defend) but he needs to
add a lot of strength to make up for his mediocre athleticism.